GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Reading: Features of Structure Part 1 - Explained

The video tutorial discusses the importance of coherence in writing and how writers use narrative voice through pronouns to achieve this. It explores the use of first, second, and third person perspectives, highlighting their impact on tone and viewpoint. An example of second person usage in a memoir is provided to illustrate detachment. The tutorial concludes by emphasizing the role of pronouns and tone in shaping a narrative.

What is the primary goal of a writer when ensuring their writing is coherent?

• To make the text longer

• To sequence it for maximum impact

• To confuse the reader

• To use complex vocabulary

Which pronouns are typically used in a first person narrative?

• He, She, It

• You, Your

• They, Them

• I, We

In which type of writing is the second person narrative voice more commonly found?

• Fiction

• Non-fiction

• Drama

• Poetry

What is a key characteristic of the third person narrative voice?

• It uses 'I' and 'We'

• It provides an all-seeing perspective

• It offers a single perspective

• It is always reliable

How does the third person narrative voice help in storytelling?

• By presenting events from multiple perspectives

• By using only dialogue

• By focusing on the author's opinions

• By limiting the viewpoint to one character

What effect does the use of the second person voice have in the memoir example?

• It makes the narrative unreliable

• It confuses the reader

• It creates a sense of detachment

• It makes the memories more personal

What role do events and comments play in a narrative?

• They determine the length of the text

• They contribute to the tone of the piece

• They are irrelevant to the narrative

• They only serve to confuse the reader